Industrial High-Volume Pen Manufacturing Balls from Mexico
High-precision balls for mass-production ballpoint pens, meeting OEM specifications for major pen manufacturers. These spheres are dedicated components that enable the rolling ink transfer in ballpoint pens. They are classified as parts of ballpoint pens under tariff item 9608.99.90.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 9608999000; Equal To 9608999000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Maintain detailed purchase orders and specifications showing the balls are for pen manufacturing to support the classification
• Consider applying for a ruling from the CBSA to confirm the tariff classification before large shipments
• Verify whether the goods qualify for duty relief under the Customs Duties Reduction or Removal Program if used in manufacturing